Re: SI-units for radiation and activity -Reply

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@earthlink.net>]

> Un-American to consider the benefits of joining every other country in a
> world standard.  Of course.   I can see that.

Before this tread degrades to name-calling, the issue again on the 
table is: What are the benefits of the SI units being the standard by 
which all of us follow? The fact that a majority of countrys use this 
system in itself is not the prime justification for others to follow 
suit. Are we to say that if the general attitudes,  beliefs and 
perceptions that ALL radiation is hazardous to one's health, that the 
limits should be dropped by 75%, that we should all just follow? 
Granted, this is an extreme analogy, but the point is, commonality is 
not a reason for all to follow what others have done before them. 

It has already been pointed out that the SI unit is NOT the 
overwhelming standard as many would like to call it. There are some 
in Europe, both western and eastern, that do not use it now. 

Again, if we are to really address this issue, it needs to be based 
on facts, benefits and consequences. To do otherwise only causes 
polarization amongs the populace. Lets deal with facts and issues, 
and refrain from personal attacks.
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